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Malachite and Prase Opal 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
3.25-4.101.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Prase Opal 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.