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Ceylonite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Ceylonite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Ceylonite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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