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Atacamite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Atacamite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Atacamite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.