Annabergite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.07
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Annabergite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Annabergite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Annabergite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Annabergite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Annabergite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.