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Malachite and Sussexite 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
3.30
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
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.