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Leucophanite and Azurite Physical Properties

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
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3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucophanite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Azurite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Leucophanite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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