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Hauyne and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Hauyne and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Hauyne and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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