Azurmalachite and Sard Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
2.58-2.63
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Not Available
  
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)
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Azurmalachite and Sard Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Sard 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 Sard 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 Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Azurmalachite and Sard Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.