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Heliodor and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
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Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Heliodor and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Heliodor and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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