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Atacamite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Aegirine 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 Atacamite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.