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Malachite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Malachite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Malachite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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