Nacre and Malachite Physical Properties

Nacre

Malachite

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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

Not Available3.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Nacre and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Nacre and Malachite Specific Gravity

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