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Atacamite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7765.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.