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Azurite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.