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Malachite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.