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Malachite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Malachite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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