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Azurite and Iolite 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
3.70-3.902.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Azurite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Azurite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.