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Malachite and Eosphorite 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
3.25-4.103.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.