Azurmalachite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Azurmalachite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite 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 Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Azurmalachite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.