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Lazulite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Lazulite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Lazulite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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