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Malachite
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Malachite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.102.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SiO2

Malachite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Malachite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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