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Chrysocolla and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chrysocolla and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Chrysocolla and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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