Viridine and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
3.70-3.95
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Not Available
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Viridine and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Viridine and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.