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Azurite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90   
2.55   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Azurite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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