Malachite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.