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Azurite

Azurite Structure
Azurite structure
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
Last updated:2022-12-21 16:56:50
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Azurite Properties

EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII 9AD6E582QL

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