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Azurmalachite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8

Azurmalachite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Amazonite 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 Azurmalachite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Azurmalachite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.