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Atacamite and Esperite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.745-3.776
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
3-3.5
Cu2Cl(OH)3
 
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4.28-4.42
Conchoidal
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
5-5.5
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite Vs Esperite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is whereas that of Esperite is .