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Azurite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Azurite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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