Gypsum and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1,1 basal.
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gypsum and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gypsum and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gypsum and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gypsum and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gypsum is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.