Langbeinite and Malachite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Langbeinite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Langbeinite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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