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Azure malachite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.95-2.96   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Azure malachite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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