Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.