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Amblygonite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Amblygonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Amblygonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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