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Verdite and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.03.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Verdite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Verdite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

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