Copper and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.16-3.43
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Good, {110} Good
Chemical Composition
Cu
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Copper and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.