Copper and Peridot Physical Properties

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.54-1.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

Copper and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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Copper and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.