Copper and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.65
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
Cu
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Copper and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Afghanite 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 Copper and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Copper and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.