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Atacamite and Moroxite 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
3.745-3.7763.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.