Chrysotile and Malachite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

3.25-4.10

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Chrysotile and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Chrysotile and Malachite Specific Gravity

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