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Cuprite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.153-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Cuprite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Cuprite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.