Spinel and Azurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.