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Fluorite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Fluorite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Fluorite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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