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Azurite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Azurite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite 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 Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Azurite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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