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Chrysoberyl and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Azurite chemical formula.

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

Chrysoberyl and Azurite Specific Gravity

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