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Copper and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
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3.35   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Copper and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Copper and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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