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Grandidierite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Grandidierite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Grandidierite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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