Azurite and Zincite Physical Properties

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.905.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Azurite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Zincite 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 Zincite 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 Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Azurite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.