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Copper and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group 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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2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
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Copper and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Copper and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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