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Mottramite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.9
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mottramite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite 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

Mottramite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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