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Hiddenite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hiddenite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Hiddenite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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