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Malachite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Malachite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Malachite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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