Azurmalachite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Azurmalachite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Peridot 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 Peridot 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 Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Azurmalachite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.