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Cuprite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Cuprite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Cuprite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.