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Azurmalachite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Azurmalachite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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