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Atacamite and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
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Atacamite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.