Copper and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.70-3.95
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
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Chemical Composition
Cu
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Copper and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Copper and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.