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Atacamite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Not Available

Atacamite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.