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Chalcedony and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chalcedony and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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