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Malachite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Malachite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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