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Azure malachite
Azure malachite

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Azure malachite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Azure malachite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Azure malachite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.