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Atacamite and Andradite 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
3.745-3.7763.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.