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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Azurmalachite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite 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 Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Azurmalachite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.