Iddingsite and Malachite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Iddingsite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Iddingsite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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