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Thulite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Thulite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Atacamite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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

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