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Malachite and Fuchsite 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
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Malachite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Malachite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.