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Malachite and Sinhalite 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
3.25-4.10
3.46-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.