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Mottramite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
3.70-3.90  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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