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Hauyne and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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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.

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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.

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