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Musgravite and Malachite 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
3.62-3.68
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Musgravite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Musgravite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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