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GEMMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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Family: |
Azurite - Malachite |
Crystal System: |
Monoclinic |
Specific Gravity: |
3.7 - 3.8 |
Hardness: |
3.5 - 4 |
Refractive Index: |
1.655 |
Chemical Composition: |
Cu2(CO)3OH2 |
Birefringence: |
0.108 |
Pleochroism: |
Weak |
Lustre: |
Adamantine to Vitreous |
Fracture: |
Choncoidal |
Cleavage: |
011 - Good; 100 - Fair |
This gemmological data has been provided by an external consultant. If you notice any errors or omissions - or if you would like to offer a suggestion to improve this service - please contact: webmaster@ajtd.com.au |
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