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Copper and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.95-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.