Malachite and Annabergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
3.07
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Malachite and Annabergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Malachite and Annabergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.