Copper and Iolite Physical Properties

Copper

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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 Available2.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Copper and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Copper and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.