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Atacamite and Scorodite Physical Properties

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
3.745-3.776
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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
3-3.5
3.5-4
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.