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Violane 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
3.22-3.40
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Violane and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Violane and Malachite Specific Gravity

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