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Ametrine 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
2.65
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ametrine and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ametrine and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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