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Azure malachite
Azure malachite

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Azure malachite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
 
Brittle
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5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Azure malachite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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