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Chlorite group and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chlorite group and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Atacamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chlorite group and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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