Azurmalachite and Hessonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Azurmalachite and Hessonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Azurmalachite and Hessonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.