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Langbeinite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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