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Malachite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.75-2.80   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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