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Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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