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Malachite and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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