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Azurite and Glass Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.39-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.