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Diamond and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.70-3.90
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
10
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.