Imperial Topaz and Malachite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Malachite

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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

3.49-3.573.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Imperial Topaz and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Imperial Topaz and Malachite Specific Gravity

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