Azurite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Azurite

Chrysoberyl

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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

3.70-3.903.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Azurite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Azurite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.