Blue spinel and Atacamite Physical Properties

Blue spinel and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel and Atacamite 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 Blue spinel and Atacamite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Blue spinel and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue spinel and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue spinel and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue spinel is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.