Cuprite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cuprite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cuprite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.