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Azure malachite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Azure malachite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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