Azurmalachite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
1.993
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Not Available
  
Azurmalachite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Azurmalachite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.