Azure malachite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Azure malachite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Azure malachite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.