Malachite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Malachite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-4.103.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Malachite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Malachite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.