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Copper and Grossular 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
Not Available3.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.