Atacamite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Atacamite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Atacamite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Atacamite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.