Gaspeite and Azurite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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