Azurite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.902.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Azurite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite 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 Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Azurite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.