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Atacamite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
Not Available   

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Atacamite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.

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