Blue gold and Azurite Physical Properties

Blue gold

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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3.70-3.90

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Blue gold and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue gold and Azurite 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 Blue gold and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Blue gold and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue gold and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue gold and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue gold is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.