Hexagonite and Azurite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hexagonite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hexagonite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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