Malachite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Malachite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Malachite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.