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Malachite and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.102.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.