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Copper and Fayalite Physical Properties

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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
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4.392
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.