Halite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
3.5-4
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.