Vlasovite and Malachite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.3 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.6 Specific Gravity

2.973.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.10 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.11 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Vlasovite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Vlasovite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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