Azurite and Zircon Physical Properties

Azurite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.90

3.93-4.73

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Azurite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Zircon 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 Zircon 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 Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Azurite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.