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Pyrrhotite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
3.70-3.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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