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Petalite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.403.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Petalite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite and Malachite 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 Petalite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Petalite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petalite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petalite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petalite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.