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Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.143.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Pezzottaite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Pezzottaite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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