Azurmalachite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Azurmalachite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite 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 Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Azurmalachite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.