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Carnelian and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Cu   

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Carnelian and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Copper chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Copper Specific Gravity

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

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