Atacamite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Atacamite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.745-3.776Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Atacamite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Atacamite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.