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Microlite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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Microlite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Malachite 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 Microlite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.

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