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Smaragdite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
3.70-3.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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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Smaragdite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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