Malachite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Malachite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Malachite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.