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Malachite and Bronzite Physical Properties

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
3.25-4.10
3.35
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
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.