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Sapphire and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.70-3.95
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

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

Sapphire and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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

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