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Malachite and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Rhodizite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.34-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Malachite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.

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