Copper and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.83-3.89
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Cu
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Copper and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.