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Chrysoprase 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
2.58-2.64
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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