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Tektite 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
2.34-2.51
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
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Cu2CO3(OH)2

Tektite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Malachite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Tektite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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