Copper and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.92-3.12
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Cu
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.