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Blue spinel

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Blue spinel and Azurite Physical Properties

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
Not Available3.70-3.90
Amber
1 7.18
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
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Blue spinel and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 spinel and Azurite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Azurite Specific Gravity

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