Malachite and Thaumasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
1.91
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Malachite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.