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Anglesite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Anglesite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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