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Malachite and Chabazite 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
3.25-4.102.08-2.16
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
distinct/good on {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.