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Atacamite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.7762.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Atacamite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Atacamite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.