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Malachite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Malachite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Malachite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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