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Lawsonite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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