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Malachite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.07   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Malachite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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