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Omphacite 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
3.16-3.433.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Omphacite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Omphacite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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