Schorlomite and Atacamite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Atacamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.745-3.776

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cu2Cl(OH)3

Schorlomite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Atacamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Schorlomite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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