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Variscite 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
2.42-2.583.70-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
1,1 basal.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Azurmalachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

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