Copper and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Copper

Clinohumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Copper and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.