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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Azurmalachite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony- SiO2

Azurmalachite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.