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Azurite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.48
Amber
1 7.18
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
3.5-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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.