Taaffeite and Copper Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.61Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Taaffeite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Taaffeite and Copper Specific Gravity

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