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Riebeckite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Riebeckite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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