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Clinozoisite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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