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Herderite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Herderite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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