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Mellite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Azurmalachite and Mellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60   
3.70-3.95   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{011} Imperfect   
1,1 basal.   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Mellite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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Mellite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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