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Azurmalachite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,1 basal.  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Azurmalachite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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