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Malachite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
KCl  

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Malachite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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