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Cuprite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2

Cuprite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Cuprite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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