Sapphirine and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
3.25-4.10
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Sapphirine and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Sapphirine and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.