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Malachite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.103.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
LiAlSi2O6

Malachite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Malachite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.