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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Azurmalachite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Malachite 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 Malachite 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 Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Azurmalachite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.