Copper and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Copper

Sphalerite

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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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3.95-4.10

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Copper and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Copper and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.