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Malachite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.62-3.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.