Malachite and Whitlockite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Malachite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Malachite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.