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Vanadinite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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Vanadinite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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