Binghamite and Malachite Physical Properties

Binghamite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Binghamite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Binghamite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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