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Copper and Taaffeite 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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3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Copper and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Copper and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.