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Copper and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.