Cuprite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Cuprite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.15

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Cuprite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Cuprite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.