Axinite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Axinite

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

3.26-3.365.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Axinite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)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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Axinite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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