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Malachite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Malachite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Malachite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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