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Malachite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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