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Copper and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Arfvedsonite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.3-3.5   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Copper and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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Copper and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.

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