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Hauyne and Malachite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hauyne and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hauyne and Malachite Specific Gravity

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