Azurite
- CAS No.
- 1319-45-5
- Chemical Name:
- Azurite
- Synonyms
- Azurite;Tricopper(II) carbonate dihydroxide
- CBNumber:
- CB12285206
- Molecular Formula:
- C2H2Cu3O8
- Molecular Weight:
- 344.67048
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 1319-45-5.mol
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Azurite Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Physical properties
Habit: tabular, massive, prismatic, stalactitic.
Color: azure blue or very dark blue.
Diaphaneity: transparent to translucent.
Luster: vitreous (i.e., glassy).
Streak: light blue.
Cleavage: (011) perfect, (100) good.
Fracture: conchoidal, brittle.
Occurrence: secondary
mineral in the oxidized zone of copper ore deposits in association with malachite.
Definition
azurite: A secondary mineral consistingof hydrated basic copper carbonate,Cu3(OH)2(CO3)2, inmonoclinic crystalline form. It isgenerally formed in the upper zoneof copper ore deposits and often occurswith malachite. Its intenseazure-blue colour made it formerlyimportant as a pigment. It is a minorore of copper and is used as a gemstone.
Azurite Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
Azurite
Tricopper(II) carbonate dihydroxide
1319-45-5