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Azure malachite
Azure malachite

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Azure malachite and Pollucite 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
Readily soluble in HF
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2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Azure malachite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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