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Anorthite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Anorthite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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