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Amethyst and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amethyst and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Azurmalachite 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 Amethyst and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amethyst and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.

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