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Cuprite and Citrine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.65
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Indiscernible
7
SiO2

Cuprite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite Vs Citrine during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is whereas that of Citrine is .