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Chlorite group 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
2.6-3.3
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
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

Chlorite group and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group 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

Chlorite group and Azurite Specific Gravity

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