Copper and Ettringite Physical Properties

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Copper and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.