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Azurmalachite
Azurmalachite

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Azurmalachite and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.954.12-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurmalachite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine 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 Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Azurmalachite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.