Malachite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Malachite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Malachite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Malachite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.