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Malachite and Omphacite 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
3.25-4.103.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.