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Malachite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.103.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-49-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.