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Malachite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Malachite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Malachite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.