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Malachite and Nuummite Physical Properties

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
3.25-4.10
3.18-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on 210
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.