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Chlorite group 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
2.6-3.3
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorite group and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Cuprite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorite group and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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