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Chondrodite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Chondrodite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Chondrodite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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