Malachite and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Malachite and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Malachite and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.