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Malachite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz 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   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Malachite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Malachite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.

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