Copper and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Copper

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Copper and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Copper and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.