Malachite and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
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Malachite and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.