Malachite and Wood Opal Physical Properties

Malachite

Wood Opal

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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

3.25-4.101.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Malachite and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Malachite and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.