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Rossmanite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Rossmanite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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