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Atacamite and Anorthite 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
3.745-3.776
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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