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Malachite and Strontianite 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
3.25-4.103.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Malachite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Malachite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.