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Feldspar and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Feldspar and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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