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Cuprite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7  

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

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Cuprite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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