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Copper and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Hurlbutite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Copper and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

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Copper and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

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

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