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Halite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.70-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Halite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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

Halite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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