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Malachite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Malachite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Malachite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.