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Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
3.69-3.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
BeAl 2 O 4  

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Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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