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Malachite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.25-4.10
Conchoidal, Uneven
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
3.5-4
Cu2CO3(OH)2
 
Brittle
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4.00-4.65
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Perfect on [1011]
5-5.5
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

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