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Malachite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
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Malachite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.