Copper and Richterite Physical Properties

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Copper and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Copper and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.