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Azure malachite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Azure malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Azure malachite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azure malachite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Azure malachite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azure malachite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azure malachite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azure malachite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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