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Moroxite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Moroxite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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