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Anatase and Malachite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Anatase and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Anatase and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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