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Malachite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.