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Copper and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.97-3.03   

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, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Copper and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Copper and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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