Vesuvianite and Malachite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

Vesuvianite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Vesuvianite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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