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Copper and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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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2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.