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Azurite and Mottramite 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
3.70-3.905.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43
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 Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite 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 Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.