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Azurite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.903.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.