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Emerald and Atacamite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Hard
2.67-2.78
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Imperfect on the [0001]
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6
 
Brittle
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3.745-3.776
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
3-3.5
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Emerald and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald Vs Atacamite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is whereas that of Atacamite is .