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Hackmanite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

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Hackmanite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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