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Malachite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Malachite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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

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