Sulfur and Azurite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Azurite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Azurite Specific Gravity

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