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Malachite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.103.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Malachite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.