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Melanite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Azurmalachite and Melanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
3.70-3.95   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,1 basal.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Melanite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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Melanite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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