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Malachite and Romanchite Physical Properties


Romanchite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
4.70-4.74   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
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Malachite and Romanchite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Romanchite 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 Romanchite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Romanchite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Romanchite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Romanchite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 4.70-4.74 whereas that of Romanchite is 4.70-4.74.

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