Chiastolite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

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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

3.00-3.155.85-6.15

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

5-5.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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

Chiastolite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chiastolite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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