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Petalite and Copper Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu

Petalite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite 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 Petalite and Copper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

Petalite and Copper Specific Gravity

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