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Hbnerite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Hbnerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.12-7.18   
3.70-3.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hbnerite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Hbnerite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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