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Azure malachite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Azure malachite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Albite 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 Azure malachite and Albite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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