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Copper and Astrophyllite 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
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3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Copper and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Copper and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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