Malachite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.