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Sogdianite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Sogdianite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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