Aragonite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Dilute acid
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Aragonite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Aragonite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aragonite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aragonite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aragonite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.