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Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
SiO2   

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Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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