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Malachite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.105.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.