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Malachite and Rhodolite 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
3.25-4.10
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Malachite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Malachite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.