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Copper and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Hackly  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Copper and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Copper and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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