Agrellite and Malachite Physical Properties

Agrellite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.883.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect [110]

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Si4O10F

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Agrellite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Agrellite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.