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Pietersite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.70-3.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5-4   

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

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Pietersite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Pietersite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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