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Malachite and Esperite 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
3.25-4.10
4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.