Amazonite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
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.