Azurite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Azurite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.902.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Azurite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Cancrinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Azurite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Azurite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.