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Geodes and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.70-3.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

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

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Geodes and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Azurite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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