Sonolite and Malachite Physical Properties

Sonolite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-4.003.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Sonolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Sonolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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