Malachite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Malachite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.