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Azurmalachite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Villiaumite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
2.79   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Azurmalachite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.

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