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Malachite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
5.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Malachite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Malachite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.