Home
Gemstones


Malachite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Malachite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Scorpio

Malachite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

Gems for Scorpio

Gems for Scorpio


Compare Gems for Scorpio