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Atacamite and Moldavite 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
2.32-2.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Atacamite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Atacamite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.