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Sulphur and Malachite Physical Properties

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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
2.05-2.08
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Sulphur and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Sulphur and Malachite Specific Gravity

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