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Atacamite and Enstatite 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
3.745-3.776
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.