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Malachite and Copper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Cu

Malachite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

Malachite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.