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Malachite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Malachite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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