Malachite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Not Available
  
Malachite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.