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Zinnwaldite and Azurite Physical Properties


Azurite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.70-3.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
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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Zinnwaldite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Azurite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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

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