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Verdite and Malachite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-3.0
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Verdite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Verdite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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