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Chlorite group and Malachite Physical Properties

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
2.6-3.3
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu2CO3(OH)2

Chlorite group and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Malachite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Chlorite group and Malachite Specific Gravity

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