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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.951.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Azurmalachite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Azurmalachite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.