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Copper and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Copper and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Copper and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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