Azurite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Azurite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.90

3.84

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Azurite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Azurite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.