Seraphinite and Malachite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

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

2.60-3.023.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Seraphinite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Seraphinite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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