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Azurite and Marble Physical Properties


Marble and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO3  

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Azurite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

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Azurite and Marble Specific Gravity

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

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