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Azurite and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.