Anthophyllite and Copper Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anthophyllite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Anthophyllite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.