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Microcline and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.633.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Microcline and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Microcline and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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