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Brazilianite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brazilianite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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