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Azure malachite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.05  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Azure malachite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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