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Beudantite

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Beudantite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.485.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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