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Apophyllite and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.50   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Perfect on (001)   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu   

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Apophyllite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite and Copper chemical formula.

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Apophyllite and Copper Specific Gravity

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

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