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Willemite and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Willemite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Willemite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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