Diamond and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

103.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Azurite Specific Gravity

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