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Caledonite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Caledonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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