Schultenite and Malachite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.073.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Schultenite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Schultenite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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