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Austinite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.12
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Austinite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Austinite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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