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Richterite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Richterite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Richterite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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