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Marialite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Marialite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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