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Amazonite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

Optical Properties >>
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Amazonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Atacamite 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 Amazonite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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