Malachite and Johachidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
3.45
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Malachite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Malachite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.