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Malachite and Xonotlite 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
3.25-4.102.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.