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Malachite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.