Copper and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.50-5.90
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
Cu
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Copper and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Copper and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.