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Malachite and Fibrolite 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
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.