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Malachite and Sphene Physical Properties

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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
3.25-4.10Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Sphene is Not Available.