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Copper and Sanidine Physical Properties

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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
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2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Copper and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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