Atacamite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Atacamite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Atacamite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Atacamite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.