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Atacamite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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