Vishnevite and Malachite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Vishnevite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Vishnevite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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