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Copper and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Copper and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Copper and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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