Augelite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75
3.70-3.95
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Augelite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Augelite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augelite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augelite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augelite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.