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Amber and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.745-3.776
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53-3.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Amber and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Amber and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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