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Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
2.78   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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