Copper and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9-3.5
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Cu
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.