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Malachite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite 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   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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