Malachite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Malachite

Mohawkite

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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

3.25-4.10Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.