×

Azurite
Azurite

Pearl
Pearl



ADD
Compare
X
Azurite
X
Pearl

Azurite and Pearl Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.60-2.85
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Azurite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • >

Azurite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.