Copper and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Copper

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Copper and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Copper and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.