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Azurmalachite
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Azurmalachite and Biotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Azurmalachite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Biotite 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 Biotite 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 Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Azurmalachite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.