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Fluorite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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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.

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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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