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Atacamite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Atacamite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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