Atacamite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Atacamite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
• Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Atacamite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.