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Malachite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Topazolite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.70-4.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Malachite and Topazolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Topazolite 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 Topazolite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Topazolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Topazolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Topazolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Topazolite is 3.70-4.10.

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