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Malachite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.106.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.