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Agate and Malachite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.60-2.64
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2
 
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3.25-4.10
Conchoidal, Uneven
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
3.5-4
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Agate and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Malachite 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 Agate and Malachite chemical formula.

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Agate and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Vs Malachite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is whereas that of Malachite is .