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Atacamite and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
SiO2

Atacamite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Atacamite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.