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Copper and Bowenite Physical Properties


Bowenite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Copper and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Copper and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.

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