Idocrase and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Idocrase and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Malachite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Idocrase and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Idocrase and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Idocrase and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Idocrase is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.