Malachite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Malachite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Malachite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.