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Azurmalachite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
3.84   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Azurmalachite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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