Azurite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
  
5.85
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
  
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Azurite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Azurite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.