Azurite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Azurite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.903.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azurite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite 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 Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Azurite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.