Atacamite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Atacamite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.745-3.7762.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2Cl(OH)3

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Atacamite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.