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Atacamite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7762.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.