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Amazonite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Amazonite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Malachite 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 Amazonite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Amazonite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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