Malachite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Malachite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Malachite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Malachite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.