Chiastolite and Malachite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

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

3.00-3.153.25-4.10

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

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Chiastolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Chiastolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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