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Andesine and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Andesine and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Andesine and Malachite Specific Gravity

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