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Azurite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite 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   
6.50-7.00   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3   

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Azurite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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