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Catapleiite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Catapleiite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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