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Azure malachite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.00   

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

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
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CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Azure malachite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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