Malachite and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Hambergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Hambergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.