Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.