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Azurmalachite
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Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.