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Zincite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
3.25-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu2CO3(OH)2  

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Zincite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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