Crystal Quartz and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Chemical Composition
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Cu2Cl(OH)3
Crystal Quartz and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Atacamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Crystal Quartz and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.