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Malachite and Rutilated Quartz 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
3.25-4.102.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Malachite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Rutilated 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Malachite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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