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Thaumasite 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
1.913.25-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Thaumasite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2

Thaumasite and Malachite Specific Gravity

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