Titanite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Titanite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Malachite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Titanite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.