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Atacamite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.