Hurlbutite and Malachite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90
3.25-4.10
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Hurlbutite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Hurlbutite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hurlbutite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hurlbutite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hurlbutite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.
