Azurmalachite and Hollandite Physical Properties

Azurmalachite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Hollandite 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 Hollandite 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 Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Azurmalachite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.