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Vishnevite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vishnevite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Azurite chemical formula.

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

Vishnevite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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