Azurite and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
3.48-3.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
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 Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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 Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.