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Andesine and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.695.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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