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Malachite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.