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Atacamite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.