Fuchsite and Malachite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.77-2.883.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Fuchsite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Fuchsite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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