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Lepidocrocite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Azurmalachite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.70-3.95  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
1,1 basal.  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Lepidocrocite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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