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Shigaite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.70-3.90   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
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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Shigaite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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