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Malachite and Ammolite 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
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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