Atacamite and Augite Physical Properties

Atacamite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.