Home
Gemstones


Malachite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Malachite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Scorpio

Malachite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

Gems for Scorpio

Gems for Scorpio


Compare Gems for Scorpio