Rossmanite and Azurite Physical Properties

Rossmanite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

33.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rossmanite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Rossmanite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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