Azurite and Clintonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
3.0-3.1
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Azurite and Clintonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite 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 Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Azurite and Clintonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.