Azurmalachite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
3.31
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Azurmalachite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Azurmalachite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.