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Copper and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Hackly  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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