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Atacamite and Labradorite 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
3.745-3.776
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Atacamite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Atacamite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.