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Sulfur and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sulfur and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Atacamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Sulfur and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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