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Malachite and Fayalite 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
3.25-4.104.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.