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Malachite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
2   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Not Available   

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Malachite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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