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Citrine and Cuprite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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