Atacamite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Atacamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.745-3.7763.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2Cl(OH)3

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Atacamite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Atacamite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.