Stolzite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Stolzite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Malachite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Stolzite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.