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Chrysotile and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Chrysotile and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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