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Kunzite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Kunzite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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