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Cuprite and Angelite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Angelite 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 Cuprite and Angelite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Angelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Angelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is Not Available whereas that of Angelite is Not Available.