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Clintonite 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
3.0-3.13.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Clintonite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Clintonite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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