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Turquoise and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Turquoise and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Turquoise and Malachite Specific Gravity

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