Scorzalite and Malachite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

Malachite

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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

3.313.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Scorzalite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Scorzalite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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