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Copper and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.