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Alabaster and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Alabaster and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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