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Zinnwaldite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Zinnwaldite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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