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Malachite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.102.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Malachite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Malachite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.