Aquamarine and Malachite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Aquamarine and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Aquamarine and Malachite Specific Gravity

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