Edenite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Edenite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Edenite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.