Narsarsukite and Azurite Physical Properties

Narsarsukite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.833.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100} and {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Narsarsukite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Narsarsukite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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