Rhodolite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Rhodolite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Rhodolite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.