Rutilated topaz and Atacamite Physical Properties

Rutilated topaz and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz and Atacamite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Rutilated topaz and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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