Copper and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
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Chemical Composition
Cu
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Copper and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Copper and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.