Atacamite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Atacamite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.745-3.776Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Atacamite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Atacamite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.