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Larvikite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.70-3.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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