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Azurite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Azurite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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