Gaspeite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.70-3.95
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
1,1 basal.
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Gaspeite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gaspeite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.