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Cuprite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.95-2.96  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cuprite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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