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Atacamite and Morion Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7762.65
Amber
1 7.18
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}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.