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Atacamite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7763.1-3.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Atacamite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.