Zircon and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
1,1 basal.
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zircon and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zircon and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.