Prasiolite and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prasiolite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Prasiolite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.