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Malachite and Clinohedrite 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
3.25-4.103.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.