Malachite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
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Malachite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.