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Azurite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Azurite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Azurite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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