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Sard and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.633.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sard and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sard and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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