Baryte and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Baryte and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte and Azurmalachite 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 Baryte and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Baryte and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.