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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaCl

Azurmalachite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Halite 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 Halite 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 Halite- NaCl

Azurmalachite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.