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Annabergite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Annabergite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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