Lavrovite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Lavrovite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite and Malachite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Lavrovite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lavrovite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lavrovite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lavrovite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.