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Copper and Cerussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.