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Azurite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Azurite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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