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Iddingsite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Iddingsite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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