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Afghanite and Copper Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.65-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Hackly

Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}
None

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu

Afghanite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Copper 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 Afghanite and Copper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

Afghanite and Copper Specific Gravity

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