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Malachite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
5.05  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Malachite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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