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Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.25-4.103.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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

Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.