Glaucophane and Azurite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Glaucophane and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Azurite Specific Gravity

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