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Malachite and Ametrine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SiO2

Malachite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Ametrine 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 Malachite and Ametrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2

Malachite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.