Unakite and Malachite Physical Properties

Unakite

Malachite

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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

2.85-3.203.25-4.10

1 7.18

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

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Unakite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Unakite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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