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Gaylussite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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