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Atacamite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Atacamite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Atacamite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.