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Azurmalachite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Amblygonite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
2.98-3.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Azurmalachite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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