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Malachite and Serandite 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
3.52
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Malachite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.