Aragonite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

Aragonite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Aragonite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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