Bixbite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Bixbite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bixbite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bixbite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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