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Malachite
Malachite

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Malachite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-4.103.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu2CO3(OH)2
FeAs

Malachite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Malachite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.