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Copper and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Hackly  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Copper and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Copper and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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