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Polyhalite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties


Azurmalachite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.70-3.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
1,1 basal.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Polyhalite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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