Azurite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Azurite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Azurite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.