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Edenite and Malachite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Edenite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Edenite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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