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Hercynite and Copper 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
4.39
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu

Hercynite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Copper 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 Hercynite and Copper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

Hercynite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.