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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Kutnohorite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.123.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Kutnohorite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Malachite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Kutnohorite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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