Cuprite and Druzy Physical Properties

Cuprite

Druzy

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cuprite and Druzy Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Druzy 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 Druzy chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Druzy- Au

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Cuprite and Druzy Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Druzy Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Druzy Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is Not Available whereas that of Druzy is Not Available.