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Cuprite and Goshenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.60-2.90
Conchoidal
3,1 basal
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6

Cuprite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

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