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Atacamite and Friedelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.