Malachite and Microcline Physical Properties

Malachite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.55-2.63

1 7.18

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

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

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)

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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.