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Agate and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Cuprite 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 Agate and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Agate and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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