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Malachite and Scorzalite 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
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

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