Druzy and Malachite Physical Properties

Druzy

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Druzy and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Druzy and Malachite Specific Gravity

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