How do you identify azurite?
Physical Properties of Azurite The most diagnostic property of azurite is it distinctive deep blue color. It is also soft with a Mohs hardness of only 3.5 to 4. It contains copper, which gives its blue color and a specific gravity of 3.7 to 3.9, which is exceptionally high for a non-metallic mineral.
What is the cleavage of azurite?
| Azurite | |
|---|---|
| Cleavage | Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110} |
| Fracture | Conchoidal |
| Tenacity | brittle |
| Mohs scale hardness | 3.5 to 4 |
Where is azurite found in Australia?
Azurite Sun is a copper mineral produced by the oxidation weathering of copper ore deposits. It is only found in the Malbunka Copper Mine, near Areyonga, Northern Territory, Australia.
How is azurite cleaned?
Clean azurite-malachite with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Wipe the surface with a soft cloth, as even a soft toothbrush can scratch this stone. Avoid steam or ultrasonic cleaners as they can ruin the colors and damage the surface of azurite-malachite. Keep away from hot water, ovens and other hot surfaces.
What is the percent composition of azurite?
Azurite Mineral Data
| General Azurite Information | |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula: | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Composition: | Molecular Weight = 344.67 gm |
| Copper 55.31 % Cu 69.24 % CuO | |
| Hydrogen 0.58 % H 5.23 % H2O |
Where is cuprite found?
A secondary mineral often formed by the weathering of copper sulfide minerals, cuprite is widespread as brilliant crystals, grains, or earthy masses in the oxidized zone of copper lodes. Deposits have been found at Chessy, France; several places in Cornwall, England; Broken Hill, Australia; and Tsumeb, Namibia.
What Colour is cuprite?
Cuprite Information
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index | 2.848 |
| Colors | Brownish red, red, purplish red, nearly black. |
| Luster | Adamantine to submetallic; earthy. |
| Hardness | 3.5-4 |
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