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Copper and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Cu   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Copper and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Copper and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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