Clinozoisite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.385.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Clinozoisite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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