Verdelite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.25-4.10
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Verdelite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Verdelite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.