Azurite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Azurite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.90

2.48

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Azurite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Azurite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.