Malachite and Milarite Physical Properties

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Malachite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.