Home
×

Malachite
Malachite

Stichtite
Stichtite



ADD
Compare
X
Malachite
X
Stichtite

Malachite and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Malachite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.