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Malachite

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Malachite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.25-4.10-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu2CO3(OH)2
S8

Malachite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Malachite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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