Home
×

Inderite
Inderite

Malachite
Malachite



ADD
Compare
X
Inderite
X
Malachite

Inderite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Inderite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Inderite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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