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Atacamite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7764.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.