Gaspeite and Atacamite Physical Properties

Gaspeite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Gaspeite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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