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Hiddenite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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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.

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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.

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