Copper and Microcline Physical Properties

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Copper and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.