Azurmalachite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-3.95
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4.0
  
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 Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurmalachite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurmalachite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurmalachite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurmalachite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.