Jasper and Atacamite Physical Properties

Jasper

Atacamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.745-3.776

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu2Cl(OH)3

Jasper and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Atacamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Jasper and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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