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Pezzottaite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.14   
3.745-3.776   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect; basal   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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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.

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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.

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