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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.953.97-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-49
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2 O 3

Azurmalachite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Azurmalachite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.