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Scorodite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Scorodite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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