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Atacamite and Nosean Physical Properties

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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
3.745-3.7762.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.