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Feldspar and Azurite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.753.70-3.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

two or three
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Azurite Specific Gravity

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