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Microlite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

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Microlite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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