Azurmalachite and Iolite Physical Properties

Azurmalachite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-3.952.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 basal.

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Azurmalachite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Azurmalachite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.