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Atacamite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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