Azurmalachite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
2.77-2.88
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Perfect basal
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Azurmalachite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Azurmalachite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.