Kurnakovite and Malachite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Kurnakovite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Kurnakovite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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