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Malachite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Malachite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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