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Melanite and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Melanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu   

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Melanite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Copper chemical formula.

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Melanite and Copper Specific Gravity

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

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