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Atacamite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.745-3.776
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2Cl(OH)3
ZrSiO4

Atacamite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Atacamite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Atacamite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Atacamite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Atacamite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Atacamite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.