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Malachite and Creedite 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
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Malachite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.