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Copper and Albite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.60-2.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Hackly
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.