Malachite and Binghamite Physical Properties

Malachite

Binghamite

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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

3.25-4.102.55-2.70

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}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Malachite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.