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Ammolite 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
2.75-2.80
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ammolite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ammolite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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