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Edenite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Edenite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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