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Atacamite and Lizardite 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
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.