Euclase and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.745-3.776
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Euclase and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Euclase and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.