Azurmalachite and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
3.62-3.68
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Azurmalachite and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite 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 Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Azurmalachite and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.