Azurite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.