Rosasite and Malachite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.23.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Rosasite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Rosasite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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