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Baddeleyite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
5.85-6.15   

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

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Baddeleyite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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