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Analcime and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.293.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Analcime and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Analcime and Malachite Specific Gravity

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