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Malachite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.