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Vishnevite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.70-3.90   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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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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.

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