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Phenakite and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Hackly  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu  

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Phenakite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Copper chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Copper Specific Gravity

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

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