Demantoid and Malachite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.953.25-4.10

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

6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Demantoid and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Demantoid and Malachite Specific Gravity

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