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Atacamite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3   
Not Available   

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Atacamite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Atacamite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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

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