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Copper and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Hackly  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Copper and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Copper and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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