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Carnelian and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.70-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.