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Danburite 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
2.97-3.033.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Danburite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Danburite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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