Malachite and Ajoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Decomposed by acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
2.96
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Perfect on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  
Malachite and Ajoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Ajoite 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 Malachite and Ajoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Malachite and Ajoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.