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Atacamite and Hurlbutite 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
3.745-3.7762.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Atacamite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.