Home
×

Chiastolite
Chiastolite

Azurite
Azurite



ADD
Compare
X
Chiastolite
X
Azurite

Chiastolite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chiastolite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chiastolite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

Let Others Know
×