Andesine and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4
  
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.