Ammolite and Malachite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Ammolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Ammolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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