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Azurmalachite and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 basal.
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azurmalachite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite 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 Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azurmalachite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.