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Malachite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
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Optical Properties >>
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Malachite and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Malachite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Petoskey Stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Petoskey Stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Petoskey Stone is Not Available.

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