Azurmalachite and Microcline Physical Properties

Azurmalachite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurmalachite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.