Copper and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Copper

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Copper and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.