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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
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)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Azurmalachite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Azurmalachite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.