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Malachite and Bertrandite Physical Properties

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
3.25-4.102.59-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.