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Atacamite and Omphacite 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
3.745-3.7763.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Atacamite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.