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Chalcedony and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chalcedony and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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