Schultenite and Azurite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schultenite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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