Vlasovite and Azurite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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