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Azurite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.97
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Azurite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.