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Triplite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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Triplite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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