Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.