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Pearl and Azurite Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.85
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
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

Pearl and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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

Pearl and Azurite Specific Gravity

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