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Starlite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Starlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.91-4.73   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Starlite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Starlite 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 Starlite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Starlite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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