Californite and Malachite Physical Properties

Californite

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

3.32-3.473.25-4.10

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

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Californite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Californite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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