Copper and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-2.98
  
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Cu
  
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Copper and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.