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Atacamite and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7762.58-2.63
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}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Atacamite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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

Atacamite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.