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Copper and Hodgkinsonite 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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4.06-4.08
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.