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Cuprite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Cuprite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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