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Staurolite and Malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
3.25-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Staurolite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Staurolite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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