Rhyolite and Malachite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

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

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Rhyolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Rhyolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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