Malachite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Malachite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Malachite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.