Azurite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Azurite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.902.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite 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 Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Azurite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.