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Garnet and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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