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Ametrine and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

Optical Properties >>
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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.

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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.

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