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Copper and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Copper and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Copper and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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