Rhodolite and Azurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.