Edenite and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Edenite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.