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Erythrite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Erythrite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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