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Copper and Herderite 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
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2.90-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Copper and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.