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Idocrase and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.70-3.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Idocrase and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Azurite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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