Malachite and Moroxite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.13-3.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Malachite and Moroxite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Malachite and Moroxite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.