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Atacamite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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