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Californite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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
3.32-3.47
5.85-6.15
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
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Californite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Californite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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