Vesuvianite and Azurite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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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Vesuvianite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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