Malachite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Malachite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Malachite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.