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Elaeolite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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Elaeolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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