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Atacamite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite 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   
3.31   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Atacamite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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