Kunzite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), 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
  
Kunzite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Kunzite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.