Garnet Malaia and Atacamite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Atacamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.745-3.776

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu2Cl(OH)3

Garnet Malaia and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Atacamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Garnet Malaia and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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