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Malachite and Charlesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.101.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Malachite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Malachite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.