Apatite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Apatite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.235.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Apatite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Apatite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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