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Malachite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

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
3.25-4.10
2.97
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
3.5-4
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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.