Strontianite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
3.25-4.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Strontianite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Strontianite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.