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Zoisite and Malachite Physical Properties


Malachite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.25-4.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Cu2CO3(OH)2   

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Zoisite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Malachite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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

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