Edenite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Good on (110)
1,1 basal.
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Edenite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Edenite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.