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Arfvedsonite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Arfvedsonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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