Spodumene and Azurite Physical Properties

Spodumene

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.213.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

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

Spodumene and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Spodumene and Azurite Specific Gravity

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