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Sellaite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sellaite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sellaite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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