Malachite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Malachite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Malachite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.