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Azurmalachite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
1,1 basal.   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Azurmalachite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurmalachite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Azurmalachite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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