Celestine and Cuprite Physical Properties

Celestine

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.005.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Celestine and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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