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Bixbite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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