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Flint and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Flint and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Flint and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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