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Malachite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
5.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Malachite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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