Copper and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.65
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
Cu
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.