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Atacamite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Atacamite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Atacamite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.