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Tanzanite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Tanzanite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Tanzanite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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