Clinozoisite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Clinozoisite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Clinozoisite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.