Malachite and Fluor buergerite Physical Properties

Malachite and Fluor buergerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Fluor buergerite 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 Fluor buergerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
• Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Malachite and Fluor buergerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Fluor buergerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Fluor buergerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.31 whereas that of Fluor buergerite is 3.31.